The Green Bay Packers will go to Chicago on Sunday to play the team’s first road division game of the 2024 season at Soldier Field. Matt LaFleur’s team is 0-2 against the NFC North but has a chance to both solidify a playoff spot and send the rival Bears to a fourth straight defeat.
Can the Packers come out of the bye with a big win at Soldier Field?
Here’s how the staff at Packers Wire believes the Week 11 showdown with the Bears will go down:
Zach Kruse: Packers 22, Bears 13 (4-5)
Like the past 10 games in this series, I’m going with the Packers to win straight up and cover the spread. Matt LaFleur’s team has the look of a contender and is mostly healthy coming out of the bye, while the Bears are making big, desperate changes to revive what could be a dead first season under a rookie quarterback. This is a game the Packers need to take control of early and finish off late. I won’t be surprised if it’s a grind, considering the strength of the Bears passing and red zone defense, but the Packers should be able to run the football and pressure the rookie quarterback into a few sacks or mistakes. The guess here is the Packers move the ball consistently but have to settle for a few short field goals, keeping the Bears in the game. And it wouldn’t be a Packers-Bears game if a late interception didn’t seal the deal.
Brandon Carwile: Packers 31, Bears 14 (7-2)
The Bears are limping into Week 11 like a wounded animal, and the Packers can deliver the kill shot. On a three-game skid, Chicago is desperate to save their season, deciding to part ways with their offensive coordinator earlier in the week. However, that is unlikely to impact the play of their offensive line, which has been a mess. Green Bay could make it a very tough day for rookie Caleb Williams, who has been sacked more than any other quarterback. In addition to the pass rush having an advantageous matchup, the offense should start to find its groove now that Jordan Love is off the injury report. I’m predicting a big outing for Love and company to the tune of three passing touchdowns and a long day for a Bears offense that will have little success against Jeff Hafley’s defense.
Brennen Rupp: Packers 27, Bears 7 (8-1)
The Bears have looked lifeless on offense the past two games and I don’t think a change at offensive coordinator is going to fix much, if anything. The bye week allowed Green Bay to get some players healthier and I expect them to continue their dominance against their division rival. As a rookie Lukas Van Ness recorded six pressures and two sacks against the Bears. Last year’s first round pick is stepping into an expanded role with the trade of Preston Smith and his breakout could start on Sunday. Give me the Packers winning comfortably in Chicago.
| Writer | Prediction | Score | Record |
| Zach Kruse | Win | 22-13 | 4-5 |
| Brandon Carwile | Win | 31-14 | 7-2 |
| Brennen Rupp | Win | 27-7 | 8-1 |
